Office Assistant
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Key facts
- Role
- Office Assistant
- School
- CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar
- City
- Chennai
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Board
- IB Board
- School type
- Senior Secondary
- Employment type
- Full Time
- Salary
- ₹3.0L – ₹3.9L per year
- Experience
- 2–5 years
- Posted
- 2 Jun 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Jul 2026
Office Assistant salary in Chennai — snapshot
Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.
IB schools typically pay 25-40% above the CBSE median for the same experience.
Office Assistant
at CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar
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Why apply
- Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
- Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
Job description
Overview
CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is accepting applications for a Office Assistant. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. School profile: CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — a senior secondary setup — a IB-affiliated school. Recognised for structured academic planning, regular parent engagement, and a deliberate culture of student mentorship. Position: the Office Assistant sits inside the school's operations team and is the single point of ownership for the assigned function — clean records and high process discipline. Day to day, you will:
- Process the assigned transactions, approvals, and documentation on time.
- Maintain digital and physical records per school policy.
- Respond to internal and external queries clearly and professionally.
- Coordinate with other departments to keep the operational rhythm intact.
- Escalate exceptions to the right authority early. Candidate requirements:
- Graduate with 1–5 years in administration or operations.
- Organised, methodical, and dependable day to day.
- Comfortable handling documentation, reports, and structured workflows.
- Good at coordinating across teams without losing details.
- Calm under pressure during admissions, exams, and major events. Benefits and culture:
- Salary in line with experience and market norms (₹3.0 LPA – ₹3.9 LPA).
- Structured calendar with reasonable workload expectations.
- Professional development through workshops and internal training.
- A collaborative staff culture with clear leadership backing.
- Stable, full-time employment at a settled school. Hit Apply on this page to put your CV in front of the CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar academic lead. Selected profiles progress to a model class and a conversation with leadership.
Common questions about this role
What questions are asked in a Office Assistant interview?
Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.
What is the average Office Assistant salary in Chennai?
Refer to the on-page "Salary snapshot" for the current market band. Broadly, Office Assistant pay in Chennai varies with years of experience (each 3-year block adds roughly 15-25%), board (IB > CBSE > state), and school size — the linked full pay report breaks these out further.
Is there a probation period?
Most schools run a 3–6 month probation with the same salary as confirmation. Confirmation is typically subject to satisfactory performance reviews and document verification.
Is background verification done before joining?
Yes — most schools run document and reference verification, and many use third-party background checks. Keep your last 2–3 employer references and original certificates ready.
Where can I find similar vacancies?
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How long does it take to hear back after applying?
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Is this a contract or permanent role?
This is listed as a full time role. The exact contract term and renewal terms are confirmed at offer stage.
Requirements & role details
Role details
- Vacancies
- 3
CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar
Key facts about CPS Global School, A 75 & 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar
- Board
- IB Board
- Type
- Senior Secondary
- Student-teacher ratio
- 30:1
A leading international schools group is committed to excellence in independent education for children aged 3-19 years. Offering two of the most competitive and holistic international curricula, CIE and IB Diploma Programme, CPS Global School aims to nurture students to adapt to, deal with, and even welcome an ever changing and increasingly globalised environment.
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